Question

the grammatical errors in this passage are intentional.
tornadoes are violent storms that come from powerful thunderstorms.
they appear as a tunnel - or cone - shaped cloud with winds that can reach up to 300 miles per hour. they cause damage when they touch down on the ground. tornadoes can hurt an area one mile wide and 50 miles long. tornado season most commonly occurs during the months of march through august. they can happen in any state but are most commonly found in the midwest.
a tornado watch means that tornadoes are possible. a tornado warning means that tornado has been sighted. take shelter soon in a room without windows!
which verb could replace hurt to show the worst case scenario involving a tornados impact on land?
tornadoes can hurt an area one mile wide and 50 miles long.
a damage
b destroy
c tumble
d turn
which sentence conveys the urgency of seeking shelter in the event of a tornado?
a take shelter soon in a room without windows.
b take shelter immediately in a room without windows.
c take shelter when it is convenient in a room without windows.
d take shelter if you feel you should in a room without windows.

Explanation:

For the first question, "destroy" implies a more severe and complete impact compared to "damage", "tumble", and "turn". For the second question, "immediately" in "Take shelter immediately in a room without windows" conveys a sense of urgency more strongly than "soon", "when it is convenient", or "if you feel you should".

Answer:

First question: B. destroy
Second question: B. Take shelter immediately in a room without windows.